Make amends (4)
'make amends' is the definition.
(to atone is to make amends for a wrong deed)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for atone that I've seen before include "Make up, compensate (for)" , "Pay the price" , "Make amends (for something)" , "remedy" , "Make redress" .)
'make amends?' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for edit that I've seen before include "Literally, arrange" , "Tide (anag.)" , "modify text" , "Censor" , "Be in charge (of paper)" .)